This module (linked below) specifically designed for busy nurses, is based on the Research Review Educational Series - Long Acting Contraception, with expert commentary by Honorary Associate Professor Helen Roberts.
This review summarises the benefits, as well as any potential management considerations associated with the use of the LARCs currently available in New Zealand. In addition, the use of LARCs in specific patient populations is briefly reviewed.
The module been endorsed by the College of Nurses Aotearoa and has been approved for one hour of professional development.
The Ministry of Health introduced changes to the claiming process for maternity services in November 2021. PMS systems have been updated to reflect these changes and this will go a long way to guide providers to through the new claims available.
Read moreDue to a staff vacancy, less Sexual Health Clinic appointments are currently available. Referrals from general practice are still welcomed, but please be aware patients requiring biopsy may need to be waitlisted for service. Alternatively they could be referred to other services such as dermatology, gynaecology or urology. View the updated opening hours here.
Cervical cancer is one of the most preventable cancers. Early detection of persistent HPV infections through HPV Primary Screening, in addition to HPV vaccination efforts, is intended to help the country meet its goal of eliminating cervical cancer.
View detailsThe national screening programme for cervical screening has been one of the most successful programmes in the world to reduce the incidence and death from cervical cancer.